Six high-priority flood mitigation projects are behind schedule, with land acquisition and encroachment cited as key causes of the delays.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation has identified six high-priority Flood Mitigation Plan projects nationwide that are behind schedule as of December 2025.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the delays are mainly due to land-related issues, including acquisition and encroachment.
The affected projects are the Sungai Solok RTB, Likas RTB, Baling Phase 2 RTB, Sungai Maran RTB, Section 25 Sungai Klang RTB and Sungai Damansara RTB.
Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said 37 other ongoing projects were on track as of the same date.
He cited other causes for delays, including the need to relocate utilities and delays in obtaining technical approvals from multiple agencies.
Extreme weather and major flood events have also significantly affected work progress at project sites.
“PETRA takes this matter seriously and has taken improvement measures by strengthening project implementation governance, including closer monitoring of progress and the restructuring of work schedules,” he said in the Dewan Rakyat.
The ministry has tightened enforcement of contract terms, including action against underperforming contractors.
It is also stepping up coordination with state governments and local authorities to expedite approvals and resolve on-the-ground issues.
While awaiting full project completion, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage is prioritising short-term mitigation measures.
These include river conservation projects, dredging, bank stabilisation, and upgrading drainage systems.
Between 2022 and 2025, RM556.6 million has been channelled nationwide for such works in high-risk areas.
The government has also established task forces involving federal, state and relevant agencies to address on-site issues promptly.
Johor was among the earliest states to establish such a task force, with the approach now expanded to other states.
